Subject to Section 788, evidence of specific instances of his conduct relevant only as tending to prove a trait of his character is inadmissible to attack or support the credibility of a witness.
Cal. Evid. Code § 787
Attacking or Supporting Credibility
Applied in 46 court decisions — leading case 6 Cal. 3d 441 - People v. Beagle (1972)
Most recently applied in People v. Guzman (December 2019)
Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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